Martin Stubbs, BACP

Martin Stubbs is a counsellor with 15 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He focuses on helping people with relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief and loss, depression, ADHD and eating concerns. Martin aims to make the first step into therapy as straightforward as possible for those who are nervous about starting.

In sessions he prioritises an open, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings. He encourages practical conversation rather than jargon, and works at a pace chosen by the person in front of him. The emphasis is on clear communication and building understanding together.

Martin also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment and family of origin issues. He offers help with blended family strains, caregiver stress and communication problems that keep repeating in relationships. He will talk through patterns and help identify small, manageable changes to try between meetings.

He is familiar with challenges linked to body image, eating and food-related concerns, and with the particular stresses older people and their carers can face in later life. Martin brings steady practical support when grief, separation or domestic violence have affected someones life.

Sessions are offered in English and he works with people locally in the UK. He holds BACP membership, which is listed among his professional details. To begin, people use the sites Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to availability.

Approaches and how they translate to online work

Many of Martins sessions are shaped by straightforward, evidence-based techniques that help people make sense of patterns and cope day to day. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful interaction patterns and experimenting with small behavioural changes to improve communication and reduce conflict. This approach helps with relationship difficulties, family tension and recurring arguments.

Another approach emphasises working through grief and loss by naming emotions, mapping how they affect daily life and finding manageable ways to move forward. This can be useful when depression, bereavement or major life transitions are present.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they will choose which techniques to try. This collaborative planning helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit conversations into busy lives and routines. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to maintain continuity between appointments. The exact session formats available should be confirmed before booking, and the therapist will discuss what works best for appointment length and frequency when scheduling.